Title: Integrating SAP Business Client with SAP Ariba for Procurement Solutions
Subject: SAP-Business-Client in SAP Field
SAP Business Client (SAP BC) is a flexible, role-based UI shell that consolidates different SAP user interfaces—SAP GUI, Web Dynpro ABAP, Fiori, and web content—into a unified desktop interface. As procurement increasingly shifts toward cloud-based platforms, integrating SAP Business Client with SAP Ariba allows enterprises to streamline their procurement processes while retaining familiar desktop access.
This article explores how to integrate SAP Business Client with SAP Ariba for optimized procurement workflows, improving user experience, operational efficiency, and enterprise spend management.
Integrating SAP Business Client with SAP Ariba offers several strategic benefits:
These processes benefit from integration as users can launch or view Ariba documents directly from their SAP BC work centers.
The integration primarily hinges on URL-based access and Single Sign-On (SSO) between SAP Business Client and SAP Ariba.
Use the PFCG (Profile Generator) in the SAP backend to create roles for procurement users.
Assign navigation targets (URLs) that point to relevant SAP Ariba apps or dashboards.
Example:
Target URL: https://supplier.ariba.com/sourcing/projects
Description: View Sourcing Projects in Ariba
Validate that procurement roles can:
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Unified UI | No need to log into multiple systems. |
| Role-Based Access | Customized experience for procurement staff. |
| Secure Integration | SAML-based SSO prevents unauthorized access. |
| Scalability | Works across multiple SAP and Ariba instances. |
Integrating SAP Business Client with SAP Ariba brings powerful procurement capabilities into a centralized desktop interface. This integration improves user accessibility, boosts productivity, and streamlines end-to-end procurement operations.
By leveraging SAP BC’s role-based framework and Ariba’s powerful cloud capabilities, enterprises can modernize their procurement processes without disrupting user behavior—ensuring maximum value from both SAP and Ariba investments.